Police admit error after inmates' daring court escape
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Mum's grief over 30-year-old's homicide: 'She was unrecognisable'
Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.
Operation Inca: Trainer has harness race fixing allegation dropped
12 arrests were made during the police's massive Operation Inca last year.
Officer justified at shooting 'erratic' gunman - IPCA
The man had aimed his rifle at an officer and at a dog handler at the scene.
Fraud accused racing team owner's frozen Kiwi assets revealed
Michael Chua was living in NZ while wanted in Malaysia for an alleged $26.5m fraud.
Planting in Manawatū Catchment
Volunteers responded to call from the Te Kauru Hapu Collective to continue the planting.
Damaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfill
The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.
Self belief an edge for Metro Whanganui
A sense of self belief will give Metro Whanganui an edge in the final match of round robin
Hole in his heart: Four major surgeries, and he's only 10
Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.
SH1 fatal crash: Family torn apart, 2yo won't walk again
"We are just praying to God that our baby is going to stay here with us."
Locals show support for refugees
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Refugee day grows with support from locals
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives
More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.
Rugby: Poor decision-making costs Metro
St Johns Club Whanganui Metro slip to fifth on the Manawatu Colts division rugby table.
How do you thank another driver?
Wellingtonians like to toot while Aucklanders prefer to flash their hazard lights.
Person trapped after crash between car and truck in Manawatū
They needed to be cut free from the wreckage.
Rugby: Metro poised to strike
Metro sit poised to strike in fourth spot in the Manawatu Colts division rugby competition
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
Childcare teacher stole centre's money to gamble
The teacher said she was "in the throes of a gambling addiction" when she stole the money.
Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter
Winter is coming but this Whanganui eco-expert knows how to bring out the best in your curtains. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police seek missing Levin woman
Levin woman who hasn't been seen since Monday morning was walking on SH57.
Rugby: Key players back from injury
Key players back from injury expected to fire up Whanganui Metro this weekend.
Local Focus: New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks
Colourful bridges connect Massey Uni to Palmie downtown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Outrage at radio competition giving away real rabbit
More FM competition "Bunny Bingo" had a real rabbit prize for guessing where it would poo.
Local Focus: Farmers make art to fight depression
Kimbolton Sculpture Festival - art show with a message. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Farmers make art to fight depression
Kimbolton Sculpture Festival is a rural art show with a message. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Kind and gentle': Tributes for 13yo killed in crash, best friend in coma
A Givealittle page has been set up to help the parents of a Mangatainoka crash victim.
Armed police arrest 27-year-old after Feilding shooting
Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old after a firearms incident.
Local Focus: Marton Harvest Festival a weekend to celebrate
Scary scarecrows, harvest brides and winning brews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Marton Harvest Festival a weekend to celebrate
Scary scarecrows, harvest brides and winning brews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two people killed in serious crash in Mangatainoka
Police were alerted to the two-car crash around 5.45pm.
One person killed in crash near Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bainesse Rd about 8.10pm.